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ElizabethAnne

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  1. ElizabethAnne

    When Did You Start Full Solids?

    At the beginning of my 4th week, I started a low-calorie, portion-controlled diet.
  2. ElizabethAnne

    Coke Zero & Coffee

    I was told the carbonation can cause gas and it might cause the pouch to stretch. As others have said, "flat" soda is fine. I used to drink Diet Mountain Dew multiple times daily but find I no longer crave it.
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    A New Guy....

    Welcome! I hope you'll be inspiring others with your success story someday.
  4. ElizabethAnne

    Maybe In The Zone And Fighting Mind Hunger!

    I saw a turtle bead yesterday at Pandora---it is so cute! Deb has a wonderful idea with that bracelet! Julie, you have a great attitude about losing slowly, and I know you're right. Slowly is definitely better. And as momab50 once wrote, we didn't gain this excess weight overnight.
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    Just A Little Sumthin Sumthin

    I've always enjoyed turtles but am now trying to gain an appreciation for the turtle's pace as I pray for patience and a fill.
  6. ElizabethAnne

    Flatbread And Candy

    Werther's also has a sugar-free mint and a sugar-free coffee. Both are good, but I like the cinnamon flavor best. I found them at Wal-mart.
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    Flatbread And Candy

    Okay, perhaps I am obsessed with finding new foods to try since being banded, but I have discovered a couple of items I wanted to mention. I have learned about a lot of new products, thanks to others' postings on LBT. However, please keep in mind that I do live in a rural area, which generally means the product may have been around for awhile and that it simply hasn't been available in our geographical area. So when I say "new" foods, I guess I should say "newly available to me." First, for those who crave candy, Werther's Originals has a sugar-free version with cinnamon that is very good, with very few calories. And because I don't find them addictive like chocolate is, I can easily stop with 1-2 pieces. Secondly, I have been craving bread, pasta, French fries, popcorn, and many other carbs. This is Week Four of my post-surgery diet, which means I am allowed to have a multi-grain bread. I was a little concerned about that, though, and as badly as I wanted toasted bread, I wasn't willing to risk getting stuck. However, while I was waiting for my turkey at the deli-counter this week, I noticed a product by Flatout named Hungry Girl Foldit Flatbread. It has 90 calories per serving, with 7 g protein and 7 g of fiber. I toasted it and think it's wonderful!
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    Maybe In The Zone And Fighting Mind Hunger!

    I can relate to what you are saying. I go for my second dr. visit on Friday, July 27. I am so embarrassed that I have gained weight after having WLS. I walked 10 miles today and am hoping I will be able to lose the four pounds I gained while on vacation. Realistically, I know he's likely had another patient who has had the similar struggles, but on the other hand, I don't want to disappoint him because I've failed to follow the rules. I'd rather him chew me out than say little-to-nothing, which I am expecting him to do. I am hoping so badly for a fill.
  9. ElizabethAnne

    Pain

    Deb, I haven't had any pain like you described and am sorry you're experiencing this. Did you call your doctor or did it go away?
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    Maybe In The Zone And Fighting Mind Hunger!

    I definitely struggled with mind hunger while we were on vacation. In past years, sadly, I ate pretty much what I wanted. Not all that I wanted as I did try to limit quantities, though. This year, I did not have control of my food environment as the same types of food were availablle to me that I'd had access to in the past. I found myself taking a bite of this and a bite of that. Not because I was hungry but rather because I wanted to taste the particular food. That bad behavior led to even more food cravings. I was able to stay out of the poor food choices most of the time, but I found myself substituting these cravings with healthy foods when I wasn't technically hungry. Therefore, I ate way too many calories.
  11. Thanks for describing your stuck/sliming experiences, Deb. I don't want to be stuck, but I think I need to experience this. I gained 4 pounds on vacation. I am eating too much again , and I wasn't able to walk as much as I usually do. Today, I am super hungry but am back on-track. At least for now.
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    Nsv

    Congratulations! Like momab50, I love your turtle bead idea!
  13. I met with my surgeon yesterday for my post-surgery follow-up visit. I was all set mentally for my first fill (one of his nurses had told me earlier that I would likely get one if I was having no complications), and guess what? No fill. He said he didn't think I needed one. He is a man of few words. In the short time I had his attention, I tried to persuade him that I am ravenous an hour or two after I eat and that I am losing at a steady rate only because I'm walking 10 miles daily and following the "rules" perfectly. He didn't seem concerned that I'm losing only because I am highly motivated right now. His focus seems to be solely on total weight loss. I do trust that he knows what he's doing, and I certainly didn't expect this weight loss journey to be easy--- guess I was just hoping for easier than it had been before. The positive side is that I won't have to worry about being too tight when my family and I are on vacation.
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    Post-Surgery Follow-Up Appointment Disappointment

    Thanks, Deb, for the encouragement! That's exactly what my husband and I concluded. It stinks to have to wait another month to be considered for a fill, but I will get through it.
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    Post-Surgery Follow-Up Appointment Disappointment

    You're right, Judy. I need to be positive and am mostly past the disappointment. The last two days I've only walked 5 miles instead of 10 (due to the scorching heat), which has helped decrease the hunger pangs. I'm sorry you're having problems after you get a fill and am hoping you'll feel better soon. One pound a week with no exercise? That is awesome! Thanks for your reply. I appreciate your encouraging words.
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    Protein Bar Nutrition Guidelines

    I've been wondering about her, too. Hopefully, she's just super busy.
  17. I talked to the dietitian, and she gave me some guidelines to follow when shopping for protein bars, which I thought might be helpful to others: Look for: 1. At least 14 grams of protein 2. Less than 20 grams of carbs If anyone finds a good one, would you please share the name of it? I looked at many labels yesterday but discovered most do not fit these guidelines. I did buy some chocolate peanut butter flavored ones at Target (Market Pantry brand) that almost fit (14 g protein/21 g carbs) the guidelines. They kind of, with an emphasis on "kind of", taste like a candy bar.
  18. ElizabethAnne

    Protein Bar Nutrition Guidelines

    Thanks, momab50! I'll look for some the next time I go to Walmart. Also, congrats on your weight loss! You are doing well! Keep working hard...
  19. ElizabethAnne

    The Scale Moved!!!!

    Yay for you! Keep working hard and you will get there.
  20. ElizabethAnne

    Newbie From Chicago :)

    You might want to consider Centrum chewables for a multi-vitamin. Of course, check with your surgeon and dietitian. I have been using the chewables since before surgery. I buy them at Wal-mart.
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    Newbie From Chicago :)

    No, Ashley, I've lost the 52 pounds since I had my pre-op visit with my surgeon in January. I asked him that day if I could start losing weight and he said yes. I've actually lost 11.8 pounds since surgery. As far as foods are concerned, I am on the Week 2-3 Post-Op Diet, and have been eating turkey, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, lots of Jello with applesauce mixed in, Protein drinks, green Beans, baked potatoes (no skin), and pudding. Next week, I move to the Week 4 Diet, which is a regular low calorie, portion controlled diet. I can hardly wait.
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    Newbie From Chicago :)

    Welcome, Ashley! I don't live near you, but I want to encourage you to post your thoughts here at LBT. Before my surgery (June 5, 2012), I spent countless hours here and was able to gain a wealth of information. So far, I am happy I made the decision to be banded. I have not had a fill yet and am not experiencing any true restriction, but the thought of vomiting definitely helps me stay on the diet I was provided and control my portions. Consequently, I am losing weight and am motivated. I am hoping for a fill at my surgery follow-up appt. to help with the hunger.
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    New In N Alabama!

    This is a great topic to post! I'm not to regular foods yet, but I have wondered the same thing. For now, I have been relying on protein shakes.
  24. ElizabethAnne

    Surgery June 29

    Yay for you! Your surgery date will be here soon. I remember feeling both nervous and excited. We all have different experiences, but recovery from the surgery wasn't nearly as difficult as I had anticipated. I hope your surgery goes well. Keep us updated, and be sure to ask any questions that you have.
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    Examples Of Mushy Foods!

    I have three post-op diets and each is slightly different. I met with a dietitian twice before surgery who gave me a post-op diet; a different dietician the day of surgery who provided a diet I was to follow; and I have a post-op diet from an Allergan booklet that my surgeon's staff provided during a pre-op meeting. I decided to follow the one that was given to me the day of my surgery because the dietitian stapled her card to it and said I could call her with questions, which I have done. I've been able to have soft foods on Weeks 2-3. The same types of foods carolinagirl2012 listed. Next week I move to the Week 4 diet, which is a regular low-calorie, portion controlled diet. I can hardly wait! Hang in there---you will eventually get through this! Neither dietitian used term "mushy" but rather "soft." I was told to think of the consistency of baby food.

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